Art, Archaeology, and Conservation
Preserve and study artifacts using non-destructive, evidence-based methods that protect original materials and deliver precise insights for art, archaeology, and conservation.
Safeguarding heritage with deeper insights
Art, archaeology, and conservation research demand meticulous care. Preserving the integrity of original materials is paramount, requiring analytical techniques that deliver precise insights without altering delicate surfaces. Artifacts often exhibit complex, heterogeneous compositions—metals, ceramics, pigments, and organics—that call for nuanced, evidence-based approaches.
Why electron microscopy matters for cultural heritage
Preservation success depends on understanding complex interactions among diverse materials, layered structures, and delicate surfaces. Our solutions help you:
- Visualize microstructure and elemental composition of fragile artifacts.
- Detect degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, pigment fading, and structural fractures.
- Analyze layered materials and coatings without destructive sampling.
- Correlate conservation strategies with nanoscale morphology for predictive preservation.
Technologies to accelerate your research
Advanced microscopy and analytical techniques enable non-destructive characterization of cultural heritage materials, uncovering critical structural and compositional details that guide preservation and restoration with scientific precision.
4D STEM
Captures a full diffraction pattern at each scan point, enabling high-resolution mapping of strain, orientation, and electric/magnetic fields
Cathodoluminescence (CL)
Provides unique nanoscale optical insights into materials by revealing crystal defects, electronic structure, and trace-element chemistry
Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)
Allows detailed microstructural analysis by mapping crystal orientations, phases, and grain boundaries
Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX)
Facilitates rapid, reliable elemental analysis by detecting characteristic x-rays emitted from a sample, allowing researchers to identify and quantify elements
eaSI Spectrum Imaging
Integrates EELS, EDS, 4D STEM, and more to deliver rich, correlated insights—advancing the understanding of complex, dynamic nanoscale phenomena
Imaging
Delivers high-resolution visualization of biological and inorganic specimens, enabling the study of ultrastructure, material growth, and failure mechanisms
Integrated SEM
Combines EDS, EBSD, CL, BSE, and WDS into unified platforms—delivering comprehensive, high-resolution insights into complex materials
Micro x-ray fluorescence (micro-XRF)
Delivers high-resolution, non-destructive elemental analysis—ideal for layered, sensitive, or irregular samples
Wavelength dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (WDS)
Offers high spectral resolution and sensitivity, enabling precise identification and quantification of trace and light elements in complex samples
Enabling results that drive innovation
Unlock the power of electron microscopy with Gatan—explore cutting-edge applications and discover insights through detailed application notes that fuel scientific breakthroughs.
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